Bournemouth Stab Victim In Hospital

Police Helicopter carries out searches after man found injured in Regent Drive. Officers asking people to search gardens for weapon but not to touch it.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was stabbed in a Bournemouth street.

At around 5.13pm on Friday 30 September 2016, a man was found with serious injuries in Regent Drive in the Littledown area of the town.

The victim – a local man aged in his 20s – sustained a stab wound to his chest and was taken to hospital for treatment. His condition is said to be potentially life-threatening.

It is believed the offender - described by a witness as a man of mixed race and aged in his late teens or early 20s left the scene in a silver Vauxhall Astra.

Officers, assisted by the NPAS helicopter, attended and a search of the area was carried out. Enquiries are continuing.

Detective Inspector Wayne Seymour, of Bournemouth CID, said: “I am appealing for anyone who was in the Regent Drive area at around 5pm today and witnessed the incident or saw a man or silver Astra in suspicious circumstances to please come forward.

“A similar car was found in Linwood Road a short time later and we believe this may be connected to the incident. If anyone saw this vehicle arriving in Linwood Road I would like to hear from them.

“Finally, the weapon used in this incident has not been found and I would urge anyone who lives in the Regent Drive or Linwood Road area to check their gardens tonight and in the morning. If you find a knife, please do not touch it but call Dorset Police immediately.”